Savannah Guthrie weeps off-camera during search for missing mother on ‘Today’ show Nancy GuthriePage Six has informed. Since returning to the show, Savannah appears poised and professional in front of the camera.
“She got emotional during a commercial break,” a source told the outlet, adding that Savannah had to calm down quickly before the cameras started rolling again.
The source further said that “sometimes fans say sweet things to her and she feels touched whether it’s a sign from a guest or a fan outside,” adding that the sentiment is “expected.”
“It’s important for her to put one foot in front of the other and keep going.”
Another source told the outlet that “everyone” is in awe of the “strength and bravery” Savannah brings every day, even during such a difficult phase in her life.
“It’s never going to be ‘business as usual’ for her, but it’s important for her to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward,” the insider said.
The show’s staff and cast are reportedly supporting Savannah through her grief.
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“Jenna Bush brings her comfort,” the source said. “She relied on Jenna a lot.”
During Monday’s episode of “Today,” Savannah revealed that she will be hosting a new “Wordle” game show with Jimmy Fallon, the project’s executive producer.
“I’m so glad it’s you — we were looking for the perfect host for this,” Fallon said. “We needed someone who looked like he could play Wordle, someone who knew how to run a show. We did the pilot and you were great.”
According to the New York Times, Savannah admitted in an interview that Wardle was the point of contact between her and Nancy.
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“It’s weird to get up every day and do the ‘Today’ show, and it’s weird to say I’m going to do a game show when you’re heartbroken,” she said. “Nothing has changed, it’s not easy. But I’m determined to put one foot in front of the other. It’s a joy to behold.”
Savannah paid on May 10 An emotional Mother’s Day tribute to her missing mother, who posted a video of a touching moment with Nancy and family members including her grandchildren and Savannah’s siblings.
Savannah The post was captioned: “Mother, daughter, sister, Noni – we miss you with every breath we take. We will never stop looking for you. We will never be at peace until we find you.”
